Fishhook disgorging device



A. B. FALKNER FIsHHooK DISGORGING DEVICE Filed Aug. 22,' 1938 July 4, 1939.

Patented; July 4, 1939 unirme STATES Param ortica FISHHOOJE DISGQRGHNG DEVICE Arthur Brantiey Falkner, Nashviile, Tenn.

Application August 22, i938, Seriai No., 226,198

2 Ciaims.

My invention relates to improvements in sh hook disgorging devices, and one object of my invention is the provision of an extremely simple and inexpensive device which will enable the g fisherman to quickly detach or remove the hook from the Amouth ci the fish,

Another object of my invention is the provision of a fish hook disgorging or detaching device which will be of very small and compact conlo struction and which can be instantly applied to the sh line and operated with ease to remove the hook from the mouth of the fish.

Another object of my invention is the provision of a device for detaching the hook from the l mouth of the fish which will be absolutely eflicient and reliable for the service intended, and which will be a practical necessity for the use of the fisherman.

With these objects in view my invention consists of a device of the character and for the purpose stated embodying novel details of construction and arrangement of parts substantially as described and claimed and as shown in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 represents a perspective view of the fish hook disgorging or detaching device constructed in accordance with and embodying my invention.

Figure 2 represents a top plan view of the de- 30 vice.

Figure 3 represents a side view or elevation of the device with the iish hook and linevshown in proper relation in the device.

Figure 4 represents a perspective view of the 35 device shown in position for use.

My invention is the embodiment of simplicity and inexpensiveness, and comprises a tube yor barrel A, oi suitable size having the inner knurled (CL 43m-29) end B and intermediately provided with the cutout portion C, having the straight walls D, and the slot E, and having its outer end tapered at F and provided with the notch or recess G.

The construction oi my invention will be g readily understood from the drawing and ,descripton and in use the fishing line H passes along the upper side of the tube down through the slot E with its hook J disposed as shown in Figure 3 so that when the line is in this posii@ tion and the device is pushed forward the hook is drawn from the mouth of the fish into the recess or notch G, all as clearly shown in Figure 3 above referred to.

From the foregoing description taken in conld nection with the drawing, it will be evident that I provide a most useful and desirable article or device for the use of the fisherman which will save much time and inconvenience in removing the fish hook from the mouth of the fish, and the 20 fact that it is of such simple and inexpensive construction makes the article a practical necessity for the sportsman or fisherman.

I claim:

1. A fish hook disgorging or detaching device, comprising a tube or barrel having an intermediate line guiding portion, a slot contiguous to said guiding portion to receive the line, and a tapered outer end or terminal, said taperof the outer end extending downwardly.

2. A fish hook disgorging or detaching device, comprising a tube or barrel having an intermediate line guiding portion, a slot continuous to said guiding portion to receive the line, and a tapered outer end or terminal having a notch or recess to receive the iish hook.

ARTHUR BRANTLEY FALKNER. 

